Marcus Pixler
Engineer
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented aerospace engineering graduate with a minor in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas Arlington. Backed by 7 years of hands-on work experience as an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer in the US Army, demonstrating strong mechanical expertise and leadership abilities in the aviation industry. Enthusiastic team player skilled in meeting tight deadlines and solving complex problems. Seeking a full-time position to contribute to company success, utilizing excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
UTA Physics Department
Arlington , Texas
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Member of the only Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) research group in the U.S
- To be tasked with building the field cage detector prototype for the DUNE
- Also lead researcher for an early development medical device using gas electron multiplication technology.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments.
- Recorded data in university database using C++ on Linux OS.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing through hands-on work and training.
- Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Math Tutor
01.2019 - Current
- Tutored 3 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Hood , TX
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Was chosen over peers for demonstrated leadership ability and attention to detail
- Conducted mission-readiness training as well as enforcing Army standards to a high degree
- Will provide NCOER's (performance reviews) to verify.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 90 soldiers and personnel.
- Reception and in-processing for new soldiers assigned to 1st Air Cav Brigade, 1st Cav Division, Fort Hood TX
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
Maintenance Supervisor
US Army
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversaw the shop which was responsible for the combat readiness of every aircraft in RC West during OEF 11-12
- Experienced in stress mitigation
- Can manage and motivate workers to complete a task
- Adept at time management
- Quality Control expert
- Continually kept accountability of over $7000 of personal gear, weapons, ammunition, tools, and a bench stock including 100's of lines of parts.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with written and verbal approaches.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
US Army
Fort Hood , TX
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Confidential clearance held throughout
- Complete tear down, cleaning, inspection, and installation of all components of all Army aircraft powerplant systems
- This also includes in depth troubleshooting of complex aircraft faults during periodic overhaul.
- Assisted in disassembly, demilitarization, transportation and disposal of remaining aircraft structures.
- Performed inspections, functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 01.2017 - 08.2023
business
Tarrant County College
01.2013 - 01.2015
Skills
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Timeline
Math Tutor
01.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
UTA Physics Department
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
01.2017 - 08.2023
business
Tarrant County College
01.2013 - 01.2015
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
01.2012 - 09.2012
Maintenance Supervisor
US Army
01.2008 - 01.2012
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
US Army
01.2005 - 01.2008
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